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• Re: Under-Rear Seat Heater (Core)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:16:30 -0500
  ...Bentley manual has zero info on > removing/installing the core/leaky valve. > � > As luck would have it, I have a nice replacement core lying...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:47:18 -0700
  ...Today, I readjusted the valves and was able to screw down the adjustment screws on the two intake valves by 1.5 turns easily...
• Re: Oil Pump Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 24 Nov 2000 14:10:29 -0500
  ...As for the cover plate, Gene Berg sells a plate with an additional relief valve. This will be needed for winter operation. The stock...
• Re: Fw: '86 Westy Oil light flickers briefly...other basic ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 06:58:36 EDT
  ...There are many filters on the market which have both the relief valve and anti drain back valve necessary to the waterboxer engine beside...
• Re: Post winter storage sticky valve noise
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:57:55 -0400
  ...Then he drained the oil and replaced it. The noise has >> (almost) completely gone away. >> >> You may find that your noise goes away by...
• Re: Oil Level Lifters With Mann W 719/30 Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 09:21:10 -0800
  ...pump the lifter up. > If you want to test the anti-drain valve on the filter here is a simple > test. Engine real cold...
• Re: Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:38:53 -0700
  ...Which one would be better to use? The wix says it has > a silicone anti drainback valve. I cant tell of the 72150 Bosch...
• Engine stalls
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 11:32:10 -0500
  ...around the fuel injection has not helped much. The air aux. valve is good (on the ohmmeter) but the vacuum does not drop after...
• Re: Oil gauge sender mounting questions for Air-Cooled engines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 22:13:40 -0400
  ...There is not factory installed protection from overheating except for the melting of pistons and valves. There is also an air temp sensor in...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:39:07 -0700
  ...Has anyone done this? Be-cool Tom --- Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Check your blue "relase" valve. The threads should > be on the...
• Re: Driving w/ noisy lifter??
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 12:58:17 -0400
  ...This impacting could eventually wear down the pushrod end but not to the severity of running around full time needing a valve adjustment. To...
• Re: City Water Connection Leak
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:49:56 EDT
  ...a screwdriver into the connector to drain the water in Winter - the screwdriver opens the check valve. Could yours be stuck open? I also...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:41:16 -0400
  New GOWESTY front heater valve still won't shut off. Valve goes to both on and off stops but heat still comes out of...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:04:14 -0800
  ...Is the Mahle > filter supposed to help with this...some kinda drain-back valve in it or > something? > > For complete disclosure...I have an...
• Re: Bleeding Bloody Brakes
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 12:24:37 -0500 (EST)
  ...Nice to be able to pull a vacuum, open bleeder valve, provide > time to get to driver's seat and then push on brakes...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:57:32 -0700
  ...Is the Mahle >> filter supposed to help with this...some kinda drain-back valve in it or >> something? >> >>
• Re: westy kitchen operation
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 05:39:39 -0400
  ...The internal connection, the one where the small hose goes from the port to the faucet, if not drained properly before winter, can freeze...
• Re: Oil pressure question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:13:15 -0500
  ...Turned out it was old oil, and a cheap ass filter that didn't have the anti drainback valve in it. I'd heed...
• Auto tranny problem
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:15:18 EDT
  ...Is there a fix in the pan and valve area or am I looking at having to remove the tranny and find a rebuilder...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:57:36 -0700
  Pity the poor schmuck at the factory that had that job! I forgot to mention using hose pinch pliers to keep from draining the...
• Re: Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:06:44 -0400
  ...someone else suggest a dirty valve body, but I havent had time to drop it and look. On Oct 15, 2012 7:51 PM...
• Re: Lower bleeder screw question (searched archives)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:48:14 -0700
  ...I started to bleed them again with > a one man one way valve hose but it popped off the RR so I went with...
• Re: Wayward coolant hose
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:08:09 -0300
  ...The quick fix was a Prestone drain T > valve T splice that allowed me to get back on the road. Anyone else > had this...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Long winded
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 3 Jan 2016 22:43:05 -0600
  ...But your oil filter has an internal bypass valve that will open if it gets clogged and it never hurts to play it safe...
• Re: GOWESTY AFM no start problem
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 22:54:20 +0000
  3/4" brass ball valve you can pick up in Lowes or home depot for less than $9. I install it in the lower...
• Re: Got skunked yesterday by 2.1L NoStart
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:30:14 -0600
  ...pass’ side valve cover to verify TDC valve position, a bunch of fuely oil spilled out. even after all that drained the dipstick showed...
• Re: engine bucking and bogging - simple answer
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 08:41:45 -0500
  ...One way to see is to > pull the hose from the gas tank to the fuel pump and let it drain into a > clear...
• Re: Low compression, more test results
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 20:05:29 -0400
  ...Valves were zero lash or 1 turn in, no valve noise, timing dead on >> >> 2. Manifold vacuum is 12� Hg with �1� tick (should...
• Re: Westy Sink faucet mods
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Tue, 25 May 1999 06:21:48 -0700
  ...As it > could reach in every direction and reach over the drain board and I could > pinch the hose to cut the flow a...
• Re: Rain and bad idle / no start
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:42:22 -0700
  ...The TPS clicked as it > should, but the idle control valve didn't buzz. > > Since I had a spare idle control module, I thought...
• Re: Preparations for Rough Roads
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2000 15:38:06 -0700
  ...one of each? > >1 spring strut and rubber buffer *** for what? > >Gearbox >Front & rear bonded rubber *** no idea >1 oil drain plug *** mentioned above...
• Re: Mixing Marvel and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jan 2002 07:19:35 -0500
  ...When you have the noise, remove the valve covers. Turn the engine to TDC for each cylinder and then check the rockers to find...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 17 May 2007 14:16:22 -0700
  ...Sciroccos, Jettas and Dashers and does NOT have the Anti Drain Back Valve the correct Vanagon filters have. They do look similar though, from...
• Re: Advance Auto AC recharge kit
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Brobst
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 06:59:05 -0400
  ...These valves are like tire valves only a tad larger. On my 91 I only changed the one on the back of the compressor...
• Re: Leaky A/C in an '89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 19:55:15 EDT
  ...The water leaks are typically caused by one (or more) of three things: (1) Drain hose disconnected in overhead compartment. (2) Clogged drain tube...
• Re: oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 19:07:45 -0400
  The air cooled Vanagon does have the bypass and the OEM filter for it does not have an anti-drain back valve. Different application...
• Re: lifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 13 May 2004 11:29:49 -0700
  ...A lifter that is flat results in a valve that opens late and closes early. Thuswith an intake valve, you have a reduced charge...
• Re: 91 GL running hot all of the sudden
  Historical mailing list - Dan Haydon
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:37:40 -0600
  ...in the resevoir, so I need to drain and add more coolant. Is there a bleeder valve somewhere? > > > >Thanks for any direction on this...
• Re: Jerry Cans
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 7 Jun 2020 08:18:52 -0700
  ...main tank (~5 min), and a valve > > lets it drain back by gravity (~1hr). I upgraded the valve to a > > solenoid, so now it...
• Major Hesitation and Power Loss
  Historical mailing list - James Wagner
  Sat, 08 Feb 1997 22:45:05 -0500
  ...85 Vanagon and replace the gaskets on the oil pressure valve and drain plug(both had been leaking). I then replaced the fuel filter...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 00:16:36 -0700
  ...The filter is below the sump, so I have no idea how any check valve can keep oil from draining out of the upper...
• Re: Valve Cover Gaskets and Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 15:55:17 -0400
  ...o Drove for a week with 1/2 quart ATF in place of an equal amount of oil o Drained 1 quart of oil...
• Automatic Trasmission Question
  Historical mailing list - william landsman
  Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:34:30 -0700
  ...Tranny fluids do contain cleaning additives and if you have a blocked or sticky valve, it's possible it will work out as varnish...
• Re: Happy Frydae - VW Thing Question - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 14 May 2010 10:06:03 -0700
  Oil change and a valve adjustment should be the first items on your TO-DO list. Air-cooled motors love valve adjustments... BTW: the...
• Re: Denver Parts House
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:07:41 -0700
  ...It features a spring-loaded metal bypass valve and a nitrile rubber diaphram-type anti-drainback valve" The study doesn't like Fram: "Fram...
• Re: 81' New Owner To Do
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:17:11 -0500
  ...While you're adjusting the valves inspect the valve stems for chips and the adjusting screws for heavy pitting. Either of these signs can...
• Re: clutch master cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 21:58:04 +1100
  ...I positioned a small funnel (feeding into an old brake fluid container) to catch the fluid draining from the old cylinder so the mess...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:54:30 -0400
  ...If you are switching over to 134a, it is best to get a matching expansion valve for 134a. Not hard to do as valves...
• Cooling sytem is cool now,
  Historical mailing list - Radish150
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:59:40 -0800
  ...At first I tried the "prestone flush valve in the heater hose" thing and for me anyway it was mostly a waste of time...
• Re: Maintenance Schedule
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:20:57 -0600
  ...The vanagons are prone to valve clatter, and the use fo the Mann or Mahle filter is most highly recommended by many on this...
• Re: Loud metallic knock from engine??????
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:41:21 -0700
  I use the Mann/Mahle ones from Bus Depot..they have that 'valve' that does not allow the oil to drain down. John ----- Original...
• Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:14:46 -0700
  ...Then you should remove the thermostat, leave the housing open, and flush through all 4 front openings again, making sure the heater valve is...
• Re: Leaky vent on Propane Shutoff valve?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:30:46 -0400
  ...The leak could be anywhere in the flue/combustion-chamber/drain system, but to get the fridge out and back in again you have...
• message for stan
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 14 May 2002 09:15:37 -0600
  ...I noticed that some of the valve adjusting screws where mangled at the valve end (looked like they had worn badly from wear, with...
• Re: altenator light
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 13:05:29 -0800
  ...Reset the valve lash per Bentley or Haynes, but only use > 1/2 to 1 turn after contact rather than 2 turns. > > would the...
• Re: Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 12:03:17 -0500
  ...Bad valve? Lifter? Help!!! TICK TICK TICK!! > Thanks all for the info on the drain plug... I now have a real problem! > > TICK TICK...
• Re: Cooling system tip and involved question
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 22:01:23 -0500
  ...The last time I did this, I did the old fashioned method > (drain, fill/flush, drain, fill with new coolant/h2o). This time, I...
• Re: low pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 11:13:15 -0400
  ...I went through every diagnosis possible, but it wasn't until I decided to drain the oil that I found the problem. There was...
• Re: Some basic TypeIV engine help, please
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:51:20 -0400
  ...Sudden dramatic loss of power and a sound that was similar to a hydraulic valve lifter that has drained dry. In my case it...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:39:43 -0700
  ...It won't do you any good as you can't use the connections to raise the coolant level, only to drain and lose...